Western Digital (WDC)

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We are
subject to risks related to product defects, which could result
in product recalls and could subject us to warranty claims in
excess of our warranty provisions or which are greater than
anticipated due to the unenforceability of liability
limitations.

We warrant the majority of our products for periods of one to
five years. We test our hard drives in our manufacturing
facilities through a variety of means. However, there can be no
assurance that our testing will reveal latent defects in our
products, which may not become apparent until after the products
have been sold into the market. Accordingly, there is a risk
that product defects will occur, which could require a product
recall. Product recalls can be expensive to implement and, if a
product recall occurs during the products warranty period,
we may be required to replace the defective product. In
addition, a product recall may damage our relationship with our
customers, and we may lose market share with our customers,
including our OEM and ODM customers.

Our standard warranties contain limits on damages and exclusions
of liability for consequential damages and for misuse, improper
installation, alteration, accident or mishandling while in the
possession of someone other than us. We record an accrual for
estimated warranty costs at the time revenue is recognized. We
may incur additional operating expenses if our warranty
provision does not reflect the actual cost of resolving issues
related to defects in our products. If these additional expenses
are significant, it could adversely affect our business,
financial condition and operating results.

We are subject to risks related to product defects, which could result in product recalls and could subject us to warranty claims in excess of our warranty provisions or which are greater than anticipated due to the unenforceability of liability limitations.

We warrant the majority of our products for periods of one to five years. We test our hard drives in our manufacturing facilities through a variety of means. However, there can be no assurance that our testing will reveal latent defects in our products, which may not become apparent until after the products have been sold into the market. Accordingly, there is a risk that product defects will occur, which could require a product recall. Product recalls can be expensive to implement and, if a product recall occurs during the products warranty period, we may be required to replace the defective product. In addition, a product recall may damage our relationship with our customers, and we may lose market share with our customers, including our OEM and ODM customers.

Our standard warranties contain limits on damages and exclusions of liability for consequential damages and for misuse, improper installation, alteration, accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than us. We record an accrual for estimated warranty costs at the time revenue is recognized. We may incur additional operating expenses if our warranty provision does not reflect the actual cost of resolving issues related to defects in our products. If these additional expenses are significant, it could adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.

We are
subject to risks related to product defects, which could result
in product recalls and could subject us to warranty claims in
excess of our warranty provisions or which are greater than
anticipated due to the unenforceability of liability
limitations.

We warrant the majority of our products for periods of one to
five years. We test our hard drives in our manufacturing
facilities through a variety of means. However, there can be no
assurance that our testing will reveal latent defects in our
products, which may not become apparent until after the products
have been sold into the market. Accordingly, there is a risk
that product defects will occur, which could require a product
recall. Product recalls can be expensive to implement and, if a
product recall occurs during the products warranty period,
we may be required to replace the defective product. In
addition, a product recall may damage our relationship with our
customers, and we may lose market share with our customers,
including our OEM and ODM customers.

Our standard warranties contain limits on damages and exclusions
of liability for consequential damages and for misuse, improper
installation, alteration, accident or mishandling while in the
possession of someone other than us. We

record an accrual for estimated warranty costs at the time
revenue is recognized. We may incur additional operating
expenses if our warranty provision does not reflect the actual
cost of resolving issues related to defects in our products. If
these additional expenses are significant, it could adversely
affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

We are
subject to risks related to product defects, which could result
in product recalls and could subject us to warranty claims in
excess of our warranty provisions or which are greater than
anticipated due to the unenforceability of liability
limitations.

We warrant our products for up to five years. We test our hard
drives in our manufacturing facilities through a variety of
means. However, there can be no assurance that our testing will
reveal latent defects in our products, which may not become
apparent until after the products have been sold into the
market. Accordingly, there is a risk that product defects will
occur, which could require a product recall. Product recalls can
be expensive to implement and, if a product recall occurs during
the products warranty period, we may be required to
replace the defective product. In addition, a product recall may
damage our relationship with our customers, and we may lose
market share with our customers, including our OEM customers.

Our standard warranties contain limits on damages and exclusions
of liability for consequential damages and for misuse, improper
installation, alteration, accident or mishandling while in the
possession of someone other than us. We record an accrual for
estimated warranty costs at the time revenue is recognized. We
may incur additional operating expenses if our warranty
provision does not reflect the actual cost of resolving issues
related to defects in our products. If these additional expenses
are significant, it could adversely affect our business,
financial condition and results of operations.